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Upper Eye Bleph and Lower Pinch W/Out Being Put Under - Plainfield, IL

Name: Upper Eye Bleph and Lower Pinch W/Out Being Put Under - Plainfield, IL
Item: Neena Will, MD
Rating: 5
Author: cateye

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I am 45 and had extra skin on hoods of eye and...

cateyeJanuary 24, 2014

WORTH IT$3,700

I am 45 and had extra skin on hoods of eye and extra skin under eye. I was not put under but was given numbing shots and valium. I listened to my IPOD so I wouldn't hear anything. I have to say you have to NOT think about what is actually happening!
I am happy with my results and it's only 1 month after. My lids are numb still on lash line. I LOVE that my eye liner stays on eyelash line now and not smudging on hoods. I'm so glad I did this at 45 and didn't wait till I am older. I believe the healing is quicker when your younger and I knew my lids would only get worse.

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Neena Will, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (14)

Joejah Peach

January 25, 2014

First, CONGRATS! Only 1 month out, and you look terrific! You're so naturally pretty that from the pic with your broad smile, it doesn't look as though you needed anything done! :-) But can definitely see the difference when looking at the pic from post-op day 7 compared to the one month pic. Second, BRAVO!!! You only used numbing shots and valium for BOTH the upper and lower?! That took a lot of courage! I looked into this as it would cut costs down considerably, but everything I read said that for the lower eyelids in particular, this is would be intolerably painful (see http://www.realself.com/question/blepharoplasty-eyelid-surgery-without-anesthesia). So, I'd like to know a little more from someone who actually did it! How many shots did it take for both upper and lower to be fully numbed? Was it numb during the entire surgery time, or did they have to re-inject at some point? Was your lower done externally (it looks like that from your post-op pic)? Did you have the any pre-op restrictions (e.g., no eating after midnight)? Were you able to drive yourself home after that? I plan to get mine done in April, and am really nervous about the anesthesia -- last time I had surgery, it made me throw up, even with anti-nausea medication! THANKS for sharing your experience!! :-)

cateye

January 31, 2014

There is a huge difference with lower lid pinch and when they take out muscle and fat. I did not have muscle or fat remove or I'm sure I would have to be put under. The pinch is when the just take extra skin. I didn't have bags just loose skin. No way can you drive! You are drugged up with vicodin and valuim. Your vision is blurry for a few days. You get only 1 shot for upper and 1 for lower on each eye. I was terrified and it didn't help to look at the surgery on line...DON't do that. I pod was a great distraction. It is numb the whole time. Lower was just external skin. Iced every 20 mins for 3-4 days. Bruising gradually dissipated in 2 weeks. I didn't go out that much. Felt like everyone would think I was abused. My procedure was $3700. I prepared for staying in by getting magazines and movies. Feel free to ask any other questions. Oh yea, I did get Vicodin for a week.

Baggyeyes1959

January 27, 2014

I'm ten yrs older than you I would hope for the sames results, you look great. What was the total cost, it may be worth if to fly IL from N.O.

cateye

January 31, 2014

$3700 This doctor offers 0% financing

No to Growing Old Gracefully

January 28, 2014

Joejah Peach - having same procedure with removal of excess fat under lower eye lids. Pre-op is no eating after midnight and yes, someone will have to drive you home... as you will be in lull lull land. I recently had surgery for a torn rotator cuff and have had other minor type surgeries... I can't image this surgery being more painful than my rotator cuff repair. Also, my cost is $3,500. I will post pics, etc.. after procedure.. hoping for the best and good luck to you

No to Growing Old Gracefully

January 28, 2014

Hey Girl...looking good... thanks for sharing. I'm having same procedure along with fat being removed from the lower lids too. I'm 52 and wish I could have done this at least 5yrs earlier, but very optimistic about procedure. I to, am having it done in Doctors office and will bring my IPOD too.. that was a great idea.. Looking at your pre-op pics and see you now, makes me more excited about having this done.. and I know it takes a while to achieve the look you are looking for.. but remember these nasty "bags, excess skin" did not happen over night, so... it does take time to heal. I will still have to continue Botox treatments for those damn "crows feet", but i'm thinking by removing the excess skin around my eyes, the "cross feet" should not be as noticeable.

cateye

January 31, 2014

I still have botox. I still have some lines under eye, but much less since surgery. I am over a month after surgery and the eyes look better and better. The scars are still thick and noticable . I'm sure it will go away. NO one at work noticed a thing!!!! I'm not telling

LovelyInsideandOut

January 29, 2014

Did you have any thick swelling under the lower lash line. I am at 3 weeks and cannot seem to get the lower line of rope swelling to go down. Just curious if you had this?

cateye

January 31, 2014

Not really. I iced every 20 minutes to reduce swelling.I did this for 3 to 4 days. Stay well

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